Vaughn Greene Funeral Services is Hiring!
Below we have listed our current job openings. Please scroll down for detailed information.
- Licensed Funeral Director (see job description below)
- Transporter (see job description below)
- Receptionist (see job description below)
- Funeral Attendant (see job description below)
Licensed Funeral Director
Job Summary:
The Funeral Director will oversee, direct, and coordinate all aspects of funeral services, visitation, services, burials, and cremations, while providing caring support and advice to families and friends of the deceased.
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Provides support for families throughout the arrangement, viewing, funeral service and burial process in a clear and compassionate manner.
- Attentively discusses the options and preference for disposition of the remains; addresses and explains the costs of the funeral with family of the deceased.
- Coordinates the transfer of the remains to the funeral home.
- Schedules clergy and, answers questions about their specific duties.
- Oversees the issuance of death notices, obituaries, and related paperwork to government agencies and preferred newspapers or other appropriate media.
- Ensures paperwork is filed in a timely and orderly manner, consulting with family to obtain accurate and necessary information for completion.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Required Characteristics/Skills/Abilities:
- Ability to manage stressful situations with sensitivity and care.
- Compassionate care and empathy towards those in their time of loss.
- Comfort with serving in a ministerial capacity to families, as needed.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Thorough understanding of laws related to funerals and funeral arrangements.
- Ability to promptly and accurately execute required legal paperwork; detailed oriented and extremely organized.
- Detail-oriented and extremely organized.
- Ability to work collaboratively with team members.
- Possess good judgement.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
- Demonstrate ability to handle multiple tasks.
Education and Experience:
- At least two years of funeral home experience required.
- Possess, or be willing to pursue a valid Embalmer/Funeral Director’s License in the State of Maryland.
Excellent Salary & Benefits Package
Interested applicants should send resumes to bdgreene@vcgfs.com.
Transporter Position
Vaughn Greene Funeral Services is seeking to add to our experienced and talented after care staff with compassionate individuals willing to serve bereaved families at their most vulnerable time. This is a full-time position; work frequency and hours would be guaranteed. However, may include call in on overnight, weekend, or holiday.
Job Description:
- The Transporter is responsible for the care, removal and transportation of decedents from various locations including hospitals, assisted living facilities, hospices, private residences, and between designated company sites
- The position also requires the collection of vital information from the family and the transfer of decedents in a respectful and dignified manner into our care.
Hours: Day/Evening/Night Shift. As needed with weekday/weekend/early morning hours. (Per diem).
Minimum Requirements:
- Education:
Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate. - Experience:
Six months general work experience is required.
Any prior funeral experience is preferred. - Notes:
Training period dependent upon background
Valid Driver's license is required
Must be able to lift at least 100 lbs.
Candidates should be well-groomed and expect to adhere to a formal dress code (i.e. at minimum, shirt & tie; suit preferred)
Interested applicants should forward resumes to Brittany Greene: bdgreene@vcgfs.com
Receptionist
We are seeking an organized receptionist for our East Baltimore location.
Candidates must, among other responsibilities:
- Greet and welcome visitors in a professional and courteous manner
- Answer phones in the same professional and courteous manner, while taking messages, routing calls and/or providing general information
- Assist office staff with the maintenance of files and records, as needed
- Maintain confidentiality pertaining to information regarding clients, staff and families
- Assist families with service items
- Maintain a presentable conference room with required stationery and forms
- Offer administrative support across the organization
Candidate must have strong communication and organizational skills, with the ability to multitask. We are looking for candidates with at least one (1) year in a professional office setting, with the capability to operate office equipment. Providing professional customer service, a positive attitude and professional appearance are a must. Work schedule flexibility is a plus. Minimum high school diploma or equivalent is required.
Interested applicants should contact Janet Miller and send application materials to jmiller@vcgfs.com.
Funeral Attendant
The responsibilities of a funeral service attendant include, but are not limited to:
- Assist client families in a kind and professional manner.
- Assist funeral director on funeral services, including:
- Instate: Assist the funeral director in setting up for services (i.e. casket, flowers, etc.)
- Limousine service: Ensure the safe and prompt arrival of immediate family for funeral.
- Funeral Procession: Provide funeral decals and ensure use of headlights and hazard lights.
- Other: Follow the directives of the funeral director in charge. Assist families as needed.
Assist with family viewings, including:
- Ensure the satisfactory presentation of the deceased (i.e. casket, flowers, etc.)
- Escort immediate family for initial first viewing
- If adjustments are requested, consult a funeral director
- Perform related tasks as assigned by supervising funeral director and/ or general management.
In addition to the above listed responsibilities, funeral attendants are expected to maintain a professional attitude and serve client families with kindness and compassion.
Interested applicants should forward resumes to Brittany Greene: bdgreene@vcgfs.com
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